2002-2003

Conference Theme Bridging the Gaps through Professional Development
MSDC President Richard Rice
Conference Chair Julie Blaine
Keynote Speakers Bob Eaker, Jim Kern, and Mike Murphy
Membership 1,053
MSDC Board Members Richard Rice – President
Julie Blaine – Vice President
Jody Wood – Secretary
Connie Burkhardt – Treasurer
Deb Orr – Immediate Past President
Marcia Haskin – Member at Large
Joan Beard – Member at Large
Kathy Holmes – Region 1, Southeast RPDC Region
Mary Ann Graham – Region 2, Heart of Missouri RPDC Region
Nancy Clemens – Region 3, Kansas City RPDC Region
Kathy Cowell – Region 4, Northeast RPDC Region
Sally Minnick – Region 5, Northwest RPDC Region
Dale Ridder – Region 6, South Central RPDC Region
Suzy Cutbirth – Region 7, Southwest RPDC Region
Kathy Diehl – Region 8, St. Louis RPDC Region
Linda Shippy – Region 9, Central RPDC Region
DeeAnn Aull – SDLC Representative
Doug Miller – DESE Representative
Judy English – DESE Representative
Awards Presented
Vision Award: Judy English
Commissioner’s Award of Excellence for Professional Development: Blue Springs School District
Cabool School District
Fulton School District
Lee’s Summit School District
Lindbergh School District
Mound City School District
Outstanding Building Staff Development Program: Wild Horse Elementary, Rockwood School District
Staff Developer of the Year: Nancy Clemens, North Kansas City School District